Entries for Wednesday, March 13, 2002

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The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104164 dated July 21, 1996.

The Defense Science Board (DSB) Task Force on Precision Compellence will meet in closed session on April 30-May 1, 2002; May 29-30, 2002; June 18-19, 2002; and July 23-24, 2002, at SAIC, 4001 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA. The Task Force will conduct a comprehensive study of the ends and means of precision compellence, of the nuanced use of force, in concert with coalition partners, to achieve political, economic and moral change in countries affecting U.S. interests.

The Defense Science Board (DSB) Task Force on Aircraft Carriers of the Future will meet in closed session on April 8-9, 2002, at Strategic Analysis Inc., 3601 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201. The Task Force will assess how aircraft carriers should serve the nation's defense needs in the 21st Century and beyond.

The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of the general availability of exclusive or partially exclusive licenses under the following pending patent. Any license granted shall comply with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404. Applications will be evaluated utilizing the following criteria: (1) Ability to manufacture and market the technology; (2) manufacturing and marketing ability; (3) time required to bring technology to market and production rate; (4) royalties; (5) technical capabilities; and (6) small business status.

The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of the general availability of exclusive or partially exclusive licenses under the following pending patent. Any license granted shall comply with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404. Applications will be evaluated utilizing the following criteria: (1) Ability to manufacture and market the technology; (2) manufacturing and marketing ability; (3) time required to bring technology to market and production rate; (4) royalties; (5) technical capabilities; and (6) small business status.

The Aerospace Command and Control will meet Langley Air Force Base. The purpose of this meeting is to allow the Advisory Group to learn and provide feedback on specific issues relating to the AC2ISRC. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with Section 552b of Title 5, United States Code, specifically subparagraphs (10) and (4) thereof.

The Predictive Battlespace Awareness to Improve Military Effectiveness Study will meet at Ramstein Air Force Base on 18-19 March 2002, Spangdahlem Air Force Base on 20 March 2002, and Lakenheath Air Force Base on 21-22 March 2002. The purpose of this meeting is to allow the Scientific Advisory Board and study leadership of this CSAF- directed study to continue the ``data gathering'' phase of the ongoing study efforts. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with section 552b of Title 5, United States Code, specifically subparagraphs (10) and (4) thereof.

The 2002 Spring General Board Meeting in support of the HQ USAF Scientific Advisory Board will meet at Hickam Air Force Base and the Hale Koa Hotel in Hawaii. The purpose of this meeting is to hear PACAF and PACOM-specific briefings and to complement the ``data gathering'' phase of ongoing study efforts. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with Section 552b of Title 5, United States Code, specifically subparagraphs (10) and (4) thereof.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is correcting a notice that appeared in the Federal Register of January 14, 2002 (67 FR 1772). The document announced that a proposed collection of information had been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The document was published with an incorrect OMB control number. This document corrects that error.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance document entitled ``Guidance for Industry: Validation of Procedures for Processing of Human Tissues Intended for Transplantation'' dated March 2002. The guidance document is intended to remind all tissue establishments that the current requirement to prepare, validate, and follow procedures to prevent infectious disease contamination or cross-contamination during the processing of human tissues intended for transplantation includes such infectious disease agents as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and will include transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE)-associated prions as technology progresses.

The inventions listed below are owned by agencies of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.

The inventions listed below are owned by agencies of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.

The inventions listed below are owned by agencies of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Human Research Protections Advisory Committee (NHRPAC).

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of an abbreviated new animal drug application (ANADA) filed by Blue Ridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The ANADA provides for oral use of ivermectin tablets for prevention of heartworm disease in dogs.

In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the national Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

This is notice, in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i), that the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, is contemplating the grant of a co- exclusive license to practice the inventions embodied in the U.S. Patent Applications and issued Patents listed below to Centocor Corporation, having a place of business in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The patent rights of these inventions have been assigned to the United States of America.

This is notice in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i) that the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services, is contemplating the grant of an exclusive worldwide license to practice the inventions embodied in patents under ``Supplementary Information'' to OmniViral Therapeutics LLC, having a place of business in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The patent rights in these inventions have been assigned to the Government of the United States of America.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposes to amend its regulations on claims collection to implement the administrative wage garnishment provisions (AWG) of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA). The proposed rule will allow HHS to garnish the disposable pay of an individual to collect delinquent non- tax debts owed to the United States without first obtaining a court order.

This notice announces the FMCSA's receipt of an application from Mr. Kevin Howell for an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) alternative physical qualification standards for the loss or impairment of limbs. Mr. Howell's right arm was amputated at the shoulder. Mr. Howell is applying for an exemption to allow him to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce without a prosthesis. Mr. Howell believes his driving record indicates that a level of safety can be achieved that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety that would be obtained by complying with the standards for the loss or impairment of limbs set forth in 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(1) and 391.49.

The National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC) and its Subcommittee on Prevention Through People will meet to discuss various issues relating to offshore safety. Both meetings will be open to the public.

The U.S. Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Research and Special Programs Administration, and the Mineral Management Service, in concert with the States, the oil industry and concerned citizens, developed the Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP). This notice announces the availability of the revised PREP Guidelines for comment and announces the participating agencies' intent to hold a public meeting in 2002.

This document issues special conditions for the Eclipse Aviation Corporation, 2503 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 on the Eclipse Model 500 airplane. This airplane will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisaged in the applicable airworthiness standards. These novel and unusual design features include the installation of electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) displays manufactured by Eclipse Aviation Corporation for which the applicable regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate airworthiness standard for the protection of these systems from the effects of high intensity radiated fields (HIRF). These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to the airworthiness standards applicable to these airplanes.

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Cirrus Design Corporation (Cirrus) Models SR20 and SR22 airplanes. This AD requires you to incorporate temporary operating limitations into the Limitation Section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) for certain affected airplanes and install a cable clamp external to the cone adapter on the Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS) activation cable for all affected airplanes. The operating limitations will reduce the need to use the CAPS system in a loss of aircraft control emergency situation. The installation will prevent the cable housing from going into the rocket cone and will allow the rocket to fire correctly. This AD is the result of a report from the manufacturer that certain CAPS may not activate in an emergency situation. The actions specified by this AD are intended to initially limit the chance of failure of the CAPS activation system in an emergency situation and eventually eliminate this potential failure. Failure of this system would result in occupant injury and/or loss of life and loss of aircraft.

Southeastern Power Administration (Southeastern) proposes to revise existing schedules of rates and charges applicable to the sale of power from the Georgia-Alabama-South Carolina System of Projects effective for a 5-year period, October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2007. Additionally, opportunities will be available for interested persons to review the present rates, the proposed rates and supporting studies, to participate in a forum and to submit written comments. Southeastern will evaluate all comments received in this process.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho Operations Office (ID) is seeking applications from hydropower site developers who are currently planning or conducting the rehabilitation of an in-place hydroelectric unit or installation of a new hydroelectric unit(s) which will have a power output of 1 MW or greater; and are willing to use environmentally friendly technologies identified by DOE. DOE will only consider sites located in U.S. (50 states) and Canada.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is issuing this Record of Decision on the operation of the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12) in the State of Tennessee. This Record of Decision is based on the information and analysis contained in the Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Y-12 National Security Complex (DOE/EIS- 0309), and other factors, such as the mission responsibilities of the DOE. DOE has decided to implement the Preferred Alternative, which is Alternative 4 (No Action-Planning Basis Operations Plus Construct and Operate a Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Materials Facility and Special Materials Complex). This alternative includes the continued operations at Y-12 to meet the NNSA mission requirements and other DOE program activities, together with the construction and operation of two new facilities: HEU Storage Facility and the Special Materials Complex.

The Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (OFES) of the Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces its interest in receiving grant applications for innovative experiments in fusion energy confinement systems. Organizations with research projects funded under previous notices for this topic that are now due for continuation funding need not submit; however, those seeking renewal funding in Fiscal Year 2003, should submit a renewal application under this Notice. Successful applications will be funded early in Fiscal Year 2003.

The Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (OFES) of the Office of Science (SC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announces its interest in receiving grant applications for theoretical research relevant to the U.S. program in magnetic fusion energy sciences. All individuals or groups planning to submit applications for new or renewal funding in Fiscal Year 2003, should submit in response to this Notice.

This final rule places ATF authorities with the ``appropriate ATF officer'' and requires that persons file documents required with the ``appropriate ATF officer'' or in accordance with the instructions on the ATF form. Also, this final rule removes the definitions of, and references to, specific officers subordinate to the Director and the word ``region.'' Concurrently with this Treasury Decision, ATF Order 1130.12 is being issued and will be available to the public as specified in this rule. Through this order, the Director has delegated all of the authorities to the appropriate ATF officers and specified the ATF officers with whom applications, notices and other reports, which are not ATF forms, are to be filed. In addition, this final rule removes the regulations relating to a repealed tax on imported perfumes.

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 1028, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 521 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 8329, Lender's Information Return for Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs) and Form 8330, Issuer's Quarterly Information Return for Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs).

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Revenue Procedure 2001-21, Debt Roll-Ups.

This notice is provided in accordance with IRC section 6039G, as amended, by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996. This listing contains the name of each individual losing United States citizenship (within the meaning of section 877(a)) with respect to whom the Secretary received information during the quarter ending December 31, 2001.

This notice is provided in accordance with IRC section 6039G, as amended, by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996. This listing contains the name of each individual losing United States citizenship (within the meaning of section 877(a)) with respect to whom the Secretary received information during the quarter ending September 30, 2001.

This notice announces the date, time, and location for the quarterly meeting of the Treasury Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of the U.S. Customs Service (COAC), and the provisional meeting agenda.

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications from State cattle producer organizations or associations and general farm organizations, as well as cattle or beef importer organizations, who desire to be certified to nominate producers or importers for appointment to vacant positions on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board (Board). Organizations which have not previously been certified that are interested in submitting nominations must complete and submit an official application form to AMS. Previously certified organizations do not need to reapply. Notice is also given that vacancies will occur on the Board and that during a period to be established, nominations will be accepted from eligible organizations and individual importers.

This final rule is adopting and reinstating, without change, an interim final rule that established interim and final free and restricted percentages for domestic inshell hazelnuts for the 2000-2001 marketing year under the Federal marketing order for hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. This action is necessary because the interim final rule inadvertently allowed the marketing percentages to expire on June 30, 2001. The Department of Agriculture is therefore adopting and reinstating the interim final rule. The marketing percentages established by the interim final rule will continue to apply until all restricted hazelnuts from the 2000-2001 marketing year have been properly disposed of in accordance with marketing order requirements. The percentages allocate the quantity of domestically produced hazelnuts which may be marketed in the domestic inshell market. The percentages are intended to stabilize the supply of domestic inshell hazelnuts to meet the limited domestic demand for such hazelnuts and provide reasonable returns to producers. This rule was recommended unanimously by the Hazelnut Marketing Board (Board), which is the agency responsible for local administration of the marketing order.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension of a currently approved information collection for grain and molasses market news reports.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension and revision of a currently approved information collection used to compile and generate the Federally Inspected Estimated Daily Slaughter Report for the Livestock and Grain Market News Program.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Citrus Administrative Committee (Committee) for the 2001-02 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.0055 to $0.005 per 4/5 bushel carton of Florida citrus handled. The Committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida. Authorization to assess Florida citrus handlers enables the Committee to incur expenses that are reasonable and necessary to administer the program. The fiscal period began on August 1 and ends July 31. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule which decreased the assessment rate established for the Florida Tomato Committee (Committee) for the 2001-02 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.025 to $0.02 per 25-pound container of tomatoes handled. The Committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of tomatoes grown in Florida. Authorization to assess tomato handlers enables the Committee to incur expenses that are reasonable and necessary to administer the program. The fiscal period began August 1 and ends July 31. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.

The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint that accompanies the consent agreement and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.

The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint that accompanies the consent agreement and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.

The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint that accompanies the consent agreement and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.

The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint that accompanies the consent agreement and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confers designated port status on Anchorage, Alaska, pursuant to section 9(f) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Designated port status will allow the direct importation and exportation of wildlife through this growing international port. A public hearing has been held on this designation.

Under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Park Service is preparing an environmental impact statement for the general management plan for Colorado National Monument. The environmental impact statement will be approved by the Director, Intermountain Region.

Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) proposes to prepare a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on increasing the storage capacity of Gerber Reservoir, Klamath Project, Oregon.

Pursuant to section 102 (2) (c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service announces the availability of a final Environmental Impact Statement and General Management Plan (FEIS/GMP) for Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, Washington, DC.

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on the General Management Plan for the Blue Ridge Parkway. The statement will assess potential environmental impacts associated with various types and levels of visitor use and resources management within the

Under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service is preparing an environmental impact statement for the Livestock Management Plan and associated allotment management plans for Dinosaur National Monument. This effort will result in a comprehensive livestock management plan that encompasses preservation of natural and cultural resources, meets current policies, and provides a framework for making grazing-related decisions, and serves as an operational manual. Development of these plans is compatible with the broader goals and objectives derived from the Monument mission that governs resources management. In cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, attention will also be given to resources outside the boundaries that affect the integrity of Dinosaur National Monument resources. Alternatives will be developed through the scoping and planning process, and at a minimum will include a No Action Alternative and a Preferred Alternative. Major issues are: effects to soil and water resources, to proposed wilderness, presence of threatened, endangered and/or sensitive species, invasive nonnative species; conflicts with recreational uses; proposed Research Natural Areas; archaeological/historic resources; socioeconomic effects; and other sensitive natural resources such as riparian areas, A scoping letter as been prepared that details the issues identified to date. Copies of that information may be obtained from Nanci Regnier SWCA, Inc., Environmental Consultants, 8461 Turnpike Drive, Suite 100, Westminster, CO 80031. The scoping period will be 30 days from the date this notice is published in the Federal Register. In addition, NPS will hold public scoping meetings regarding the plans in April 2002; specific dates, times, and locations will be announced in local media and will also be available by contacting the Superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument at (970) 374-3001 or by contacting SWCA as above.

In accordance with Section 309 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of October 21, 1976, (Pub. L. 94-579, 90 Stat. 2767, 43 U.S.C. 1739), as amended, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), as amended (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the meeting of the Upper Columbia- Salmon Clearwater District Resource Advisory Council (Council) on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 and Thursday, March 28, 2002, in Missoula, Montana.

This notice announces EPA's cancellation order for the product and use cancellations as requested by companies (hereafter collectively referred to as the ``EUP Registrants'') that hold the registrations of pesticide End-Use Products (EUPs) containing the active ingredient dimethoate and accepted by EPA, pursuant to section 6(f) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This order follows up a January 10, 2002 notice of receipt from the EUP Registrants, of requests for cancellations and or amendments of their dimethoate product registrations to terminate all indoor uses, certain agricultural uses and certain outdoor non-agricultural uses. In the January 10, 2002 notice, EPA indicated that it would issue an order granting the voluntary product and use registration cancellations unless the Agency received any substantive comment within the comment period that would merit its further review of these requests. The Agency did not receive any comments. Accordingly, EPA hereby issues in this notice a cancellation order granting the requested cancellations. Any distribution, sale, or use of the products subject to this cancellation order is only permitted in accordance with the terms of the existing stocks provisions of this cancellation order.

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (``CERCLA''), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') proposes to enter into a Prospective Purchaser Agreement (``PPA'') regarding a portion of the Gulf States Steel Superfund Site in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. EPA proposes to enter into the PPA with Alabama Structural Products, Inc. (ASP). The PPA provides for the payment of $100,000 from ASP and obligates ASP to fully cooperate with any response actions EPA may take on the property. Further, the PPA provides ASP with a covenant not to sue from the United States for Existing Contamination on the property. The covenant is conditioned upon ASP's fulfilling its obligations under the PPA. EPA will consider comments on the proposed PPA for thirty (30) days.

This action responds to two court vacaturs of regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), first, by deleting regulatory language that classified mineral processing characteristic sludges and by-products being reclaimed as solid wastes under RCRA's hazardous waste management regulations, and secondly, by codifying the decision that the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) may not be used for determining whether manufactured gas plant (MGP) waste is hazardous under RCRA. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initially took action on these matters as part of the Phase IV Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) on May 26, 1998. Today's revisions carry out vacaturs ordered by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Association of Battery Recyclers v. EPA (ABR). In addition, we are announcing that we plan to propose a separate rule to revise the definition of solid waste.

This notice announces receipt of an application to register a pesticide product containing new active ingredients not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended.

This rule increases fees charged for processing tolerance petitions for pesticides under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The revision reflects a 4.94%, 3.81%, and 4.77% increase in locality pay for civilian Federal General Schedule employees working in the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD metropolitan area in 2000, 2001, and 2002, respectively. Fees have not been adjusted since 1999 in anticipation of the tolerance fee revision rule proposed by EPA, which has not occured.

The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)/State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) Working Committee on Pesticide Operations and Management (WC/POM) will hold a 2-day meeting, beginning on April 8, 2002, and ending April 9, 2002. This notice announces the location and times for the meeting and sets forth the tentative agenda topics.

In July 1997, EPA promulgated new use designations for five water bodies in the State of Idaho, including the designation of cold water biota for Shields Gulch. On March 14, 2000 the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho vacated and remanded that portion of the EPA rule designating Shields Gulch for cold water biota uses to the EPA for further consideration. To conform with the U.S. District Court order, EPA is withdrawing the cold water biota designated use for Shields Gulch.

On August 24, 2001, the Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of the new shipper review and the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China. The periods of review are June 1, 2000, through November 30, 2000, and November 1, 1999, through October 31, 2000, respectively. The two reviews have been aligned at the request of the petitioner and the agreement of the new shipper. The new shipper review concerns one new shipper and the administrative review covers four producers/exporters of subject merchandise.

The Department of Commerce invites U.S. companies to participate in the below listed overseas trade mission. For a more complete description of the trade mission, obtain a copy of the mission statement from the Project Officer indicated for the mission below. Recruitment and selection of private sector participants for the mission will be conducted according to the Statement of Policy Governing Department of Commerce Overseas Trade Missions dated March 3, 1997.

This notice amends the U.S. Small Business Administration's Program Announcement No. OWBO-99-012, as amended by OWBO-2000-015 issued 3/5/02, to correct the project period of the Women's Business Center (WBC) project that will replace a previous project in the State of Vermont. Whereas the Program Announcement states that the replacement WBC is to carry out a project for two years of a 5-year term, the correct project period for the replacement WBC will be for the remainder of the current term which is scheduled to end 6/30/02 and two additional years, 07/01/02-06/30/03 and 07/01/03-06/30/04. The Federal funds available to complete the current year is an amount not to exceed $100,000. The amount of Federal funds to be awarded for each of the two additional years will not exceed $150,000. The recipient must match each annual award at 100%.

In this document, the Commission seeks comment on how to streamline and reform both the manner in which the Commission assesses carrier contributions to the universal service fund and the manner in which carriers may recover those costs from their customers.

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, this notice advises interested persons of the fourth meeting of the Technological Advisory Council (``Council'') under its new charter.

In this document, the Commission adopts certain modifications to the existing federal universal service contribution system. Based on examination of the record, the Commission concludes that these modifications are warranted because they will streamline and improve the current system without undue disruption while the Commission considers other, more substantial reforms.

The Secretary extends the deadline date for the submission of applications for Impact Aid fiscal year 2003 section 8002 and 8003 grants to April 12, 2002. Impact Aid regulations at 34 CFR 222.3 specify that the annual application deadline is January 31. Due to changes in the applications that were necessitated by legislative amendments in the fiscal year 2001 reauthorization of the program and the subsequent revision, production, and distribution of the application packages, the Secretary extends the deadline for the potential applicants under sections 8002 and 8003 for Impact Aid assistance for fiscal year 2003. Section 8003 applicants must still use a survey date for their student counts that is at least three days after the start of the 2001-2002 school year and before the extended deadline of April 12, 2002.

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces an open meeting of the NASA Advisory Council, Task Force on International Space Station Operational Readiness.

The New York Mercantile Exchange (``NYMEX'' or ``Exchange'') has requested that the Commission approve proposed new Rule 6.21D to permit EFF transactions in the Exchange's Brent Crude Oil (``Brent'') futures contract. The proposed new rule would establish a non- competitive trading procedure that would operate in a manner that is analogous in some respects to block trading rules and in other respects to exchange of futures for physicals (``EFP'') rules currently in operation at some exchanges. NYMEX intends for the proposal to enable ``eligible contract participants,'' as that term is defined by section 1a(12) of the Commodity Exchange Act, to liquidate open positions in Exchange-specified substantially equivalent contracts at another exchange and to establish comparable positions in the Exchange's Brent contract. The proposed rule essentially provides a mechanism to transfer Brent futures positions from another exchange to NYMEX. NYMEX proposes to implement the rule on a one-year pilot program basis.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'') hereby adopts regulation 41.27 that restricts dual trading by floor brokers in security futures products. Under the regulation, the dual trading restriction affects floor brokers that trade security futures products through open outcry on the trading floor of a designated contract market (``DCM'') or registered derivatives transaction execution facility (``DTF''). The regulation provides for certain exceptions to the restriction, including provisions for the correction of errors, customer consent, spread transactions, market emergencies, and unique or special characteristics of an agreement, contract, or transaction, or of the DCM or DTF.

Shortly after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the President signed the ``September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001'' (the ``Fund'') into law as Title IV of Public Law 107-42 (``Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act'') (the ``Act''). The Act authorizes compensation to any individual (or the personal representative of a deceased individual) who was physically injured or killed as a result of the terrorist-related aircraft crashes on that day. This final rule is the third and final step in the Department of Justice's promulgation of regulations pursuant to Sec. 407 of the Act, following the November 5, 2001 Notice of Inquiry and Advance Notice of Rulemaking (``Notice of Inquiry'') and the December 21, 2001 interim final rule.